Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-41
Fuel oil storage and use
Operative Text
A. Fuel oil shall be received, stored and conveyed by means of fixed liquid-tight equipment. B. Fuel oil storage tanks shall be provided with a means for venting. C. Automatically operated boilers and furnaces using fuel oil shall be provided with remote control to stop the flow of oil during a fire or other emergency. D. Filling, emptying and venting of tanks shall be by means of fixed piping. Pipes to underground tanks shall be pitched toward tanks. Terminals of fill and vent pipes shall be located outside buildings at a safe distance from building openings.
Section 238-41 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances establishes technical standards for how fuel oil is handled in residential and commercial buildings. It requires that fuel oil be received, stored, and moved only through permanently installed, liquid-tight equipment, and that storage tanks include proper venting and fixed piping for filling and emptying. Boilers and furnaces that operate automatically must have a remote shutoff to cut oil flow in an emergency such as a fire.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to ch. 238 § 238-41 generally ensure that all fuel oil infrastructure—tanks, pipes, and fittings—is permanently installed, liquid-tight, and properly vented before a heating system is placed in service. Compliant operators also verify that any automatically operated boiler or furnace has a functioning remote shutoff control accessible during emergencies. Fill and vent pipe terminals are positioned outside the building at a safe distance from openings, and underground tank piping is pitched toward the tank as the ordinance requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Patchogue Code ch. 238 § 238-41, tenants in buildings heated by fuel oil have an interest in knowing that the oil storage and delivery system meets the safety standards the ordinance sets out, including emergency shutoff controls on automatic boilers and furnaces. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these requirements—such as visible leaks, missing venting, or inaccessible emergency controls—they may consider reporting the concern to the appropriate Patchogue municipal code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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